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THE NRMA Insurance Broncos have locked up three young guns that have already announced their presence in the NRL this season.

Tom Opacic, Jayden Su’A and Jonus Pearson have all re-committed to the club after signing new deals, just a day after international back-rower Matt Gillett announced his new four-year contract.

Opacic, who has impressed with his play after replacing the newly retired Jack Reed in the centres this season, has signed for another two years and will be a Bronco until at least the end of the 2018 Season.

Opacic has now played eight NRL games this season, and will line up against the North Queensland Cowboys in Friday night’s elimination Semi-Final in Townsville.

Su’A became the youngest forward to ever start a match for the Broncos when he made his NRL debut against the Wests Tigers at Suncorp Stadium back in May for Round 12.

The 18-year-old has also signed on for another two years and is set to build on his match total of four games in the near future.

Pearson made his NRL debut this year, scoring two tries on the wing in his first outing against the Parramatta Eels last month at Suncorp Stadium in Round 23.

He played in last Friday night's Elimination Final win over the Gold Coast Titans and is 18th man for Friday’s clash against the Cowboys. UPDATE:Now playing with centre James Roberts suspended for one match by the NRL Judiciary on Wednesday night on a Grade One Contrary Conduct charge arising from the Broncos v Titans Final.

Pearson has signed on for the 2017 Season, and looks certain to see more NRL action if not this year, then certainly next.

“It is wonderful to have these three young men re-commit to the Broncos,” said Chief Executive Paul White.

“They are three players we have identified and developed through our own pathways.

“To have all three of them make their NRL debuts this year was a great achievement for them, their families and the Broncos Club.

“We look forward to watching them continue to excel at the highest level over the coming seasons.”